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Volvo V40

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,783 cc

Y271 VAYMOT history

Y271 VAY is a red petrol Volvo V40 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,985 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 VAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 VAY was last recorded at 141,985 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,714 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,985 miles
  • 2025 – 141,714 miles
  • 2024 – 141,193 miles
  • 2023 – 140,094 miles
  • 2022 – 138,246 miles
  • 2021 – 135,300 miles
  • 2020 – 133,269 miles
  • 2019 – 129,050 miles
  • 2018 – 124,136 miles
  • 2017 – 119,799 miles
  • 2016 – 115,318 miles
  • 2015 – 110,447 miles
  • 2014 – 105,564 miles
  • 2013 – 101,176 miles
  • 2012 – 96,563 miles
  • 2011 – 89,987 miles
  • 2010 – 84,547 miles
  • 2009 – 77,678 miles
  • 2008 – 70,116 miles
  • 2007 – 62,919 miles
  • 2006 – 53,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,985 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective few rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded acros bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,985 miles (+271)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,985 miles
    Test number
    925689819933
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective few rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded acros bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,714 miles (+2)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,714 miles
    Test number
    197856062691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers have surface corrosion

  3. Fail141,712 miles (+519)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,712 miles
    Test number
    491596650445
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split all the way round (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers have surface corrosion

  4. Pass141,193 miles (+1,099)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,193 miles
    Test number
    193299169827
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,094 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    404158500098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,246 miles (+2,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,246 miles
    Test number
    647334669817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,300 miles (+2,031)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,300 miles
    Test number
    122346971294
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective All exhaust mounting rubbers perishing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Around gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm attached to trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers side wing/fender has some corrosion but not likely to cause injury to others.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay arm attached to trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve travel left in lever. (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass133,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,269 miles
    Test number
    862191650442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,269 miles (+4,219)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,269 miles
    Test number
    798166872587
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stay arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    988782830575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end appears to be leaking grease
    • AdvisoryBoth rear stay arm bushes deteriorated

  11. Fail129,050 miles (+4,914)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    354488053235
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center to rear flange joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end appears to be leaking grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear stay arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot

  12. Pass124,136 miles (+4,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,136 miles
    Test number
    679967634944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps slightly corroded

  13. Pass119,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    139973317078
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail119,799 miles (+4,481)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    313516555233
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass115,318 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,318 miles
    Test number
    257877362649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,447 miles
    Test number
    728518265051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,475 miles (+4,911)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    279358565006
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass105,564 miles (+4,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    909643164053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    368920863016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,176 miles (+4,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    609110263093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass96,563 miles (+6,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    829425962058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass89,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    649598761098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,987 miles (+5,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,987 miles
    Test number
    915918861013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass84,547 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    973820770038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,678 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    963030279036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,116 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    124410178075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,919 miles (+9,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    444321877093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass53,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    723192676087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 VAY

Does Y271 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 VAY is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 VAY?
The MOT on Y271 VAY is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 VAY done?
Y271 VAY was recorded at 141,985 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has Y271 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 VAY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y271 VAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y271 VAY find?
Y271 VAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: coil spring corroded all; exhaust mounting defective few rubbers split; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded acros bulkhead, and 7 more.

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